A major new survey shows corporate leaders are far more bullish on AI than the general public. While 93% of executives see a net positive, only 58% of the public agrees. The biggest divides are over safety spending and worker support.
The power grid is a prime target for nation-states and criminals, and old defenses are failing. A new article argues that only multi-layered AI systems can provide the real-time, proactive protection our critical infrastructure needs. The recent attacks prove the threat is already here.
Oracle’s shares have plunged 45% from their September high after a messy earnings report revealed a $12 billion quarterly capital expenditure bill, far above expectations. The company is tying much of its spending to building data centers for OpenAI, but delays and debt market skepticism are reveali
OpenAI is deepening its Seattle roots by hiring veteran engineering leader Kevin Leneway from Pioneer Square Labs. Meanwhile, Madrona Venture Group brings on a new director for portfolio growth, and a local health tech firm adds a finance chief.
Ukrainian civilians have filed lawsuits in Texas against major US semiconductor firms. They allege the companies negligently allowed their chips to be diverted into Russian and Iranian weapons used in deadly attacks, including one on a children’s hospital.
Robot maker 1X has a deal to deploy up to 10,000 of its humanoid robots over five years. The partnership with private equity firm EQT aims to put them to work in manufacturing and healthcare. But questions remain about their true autonomy and readiness.
BAE Systems has secured a $16 million Phase 2 contract from DARPA for its Oversight program. The goal is to create an autonomous system that uses satellite constellations to maintain constant “custody” of numerous terrestrial assets. The software will be deployed directly on satellites and ground st
ClickUp has launched version 4.0, a complete platform redesign focused on convergence and AI. The update aims to combat productivity loss from “work sprawl” by bringing tasks, docs, chat, and AI into a single, connected experience.
Microsoft is back in court, this time in the UK, facing a massive class action lawsuit over its cloud software licensing. The case alleges the tech giant overcharged tens of thousands of UK businesses to steer them toward its Azure platform. A tribunal is now deciding if the multi-billion pound case
A $12 billion data center proposal in New Carlisle, Indiana, has been rejected after a marathon council meeting. The drama escalated when a councilwoman opposing the project claimed her family was targeted by a ‘swatting’ incident in the middle of the night.
